The Bengal Files premieres on Zee5 on November 21, 2025, after earning over Rs 26 crore in theatres.
The film covers the 1946 Calcutta Killings and Noakhali riots, focusing on fear, loss and survival.
Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi and Anupam Kher lead the cast in the final part of the Files trilogy.
The Bengal Files is ready for its OTT release after spending more than two months in theatres. The film, directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, was first released in cinemas on September 5 and has remained in the news because of debates around its subject. The drama explores a sensitive phase in Bengal’s history and has continued to attract attention for its strong characters and intense storytelling. With a box office performance of a little over Rs 26 crore worldwide, the team now looks forward to its online release. Viewers who missed its theatrical run will soon get a chance to watch it from home. Here are all the key details about the film’s OTT premiere.
SurveyThe Bengal Files: OTT release date and platform
The makers have confirmed that The Bengal Files will be released on Zee5 on November 21, 2025. The platform announced the date through its official handles. The film will be available for streaming to viewers who have a Zee5 Premium subscription. It can be watched on mobile phones, laptops, and smart televisions. Those who are not subscribed can choose from Zee5’s monthly or yearly plans to watch the film when it arrives online.
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The Bengal Files: Plot
The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. The story covers the events surrounding the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali riots. These incidents resulted in widespread violence and displacement of families. The film attempts to highlight personal stories of fear, survival, and loss during this period. The director aims to bring attention to a historical chapter that is not often discussed in popular cinema.
Although the film was banned from release in Kolkata because of its sensitive content, it received praise from some viewers for its bold attempt to recreate the emotional and political tension of the time. The Bengal Files is also the final part of Agnihotri’s Files trilogy, after The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files.
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The Bengal Files: Star cast
The Bengal Files features a strong group of talented actors who bring a lot of intensity to the story. The film includes Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Namashi Chakraborty. Each actor plays a role that fits closely into the film’s plot, showing personal struggles, shifting loyalties, and the emotional impact of the unrest portrayed in the film’s historical backdrop. Together, their performances add depth, realism, and emotional power to the events shown in the movie.
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